Disbelief, disobedience, and bad deeds like lying distance a person from Paradise.
The Holy Quran clearly outlines the factors that distance individuals from Paradise in various verses. One of these factors is disbelief and disobedience to God's commands. In Surah Al-Imran, verse 85, it is stated that anyone who chooses a religion other than Islam will not have it accepted from him, and in the Hereafter, he will be among the losers. Additionally, in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 36, it is indicated that those who disbelieve and lead a life of wrongdoing will face severe punishment in the Hereafter. Furthermore, Surah Az-Zumar, verse 71 states that those who ignore divine truths and succumb to worldly temptations will be distanced from Paradise in the afterlife. On the other hand, actions like lying, hypocrisy, and oppression are also major hindrances to entering Paradise. The Quran strongly emphasizes steering clear from lies and hypocrisy, as these behaviors not only distance one from God’s mercy but also bring about discontent among people. Therefore, to draw closer to Paradise, one must steer away from such actions and prioritize obedience to God and righteous deeds.
And whoever desires a religion other than Islam, it will not be accepted from him, and he, in the Hereafter, will be among the losers.
For those who disbelieve, is a severe punishment, and they are partners [with other than Allah].
And those who have believed and done righteous deeds will be admitted to gardens beneath which rivers flow.
Once, in a beautiful garden, there was a young man named Amir who often lied and was hypocritical toward his friends. One day, a sturdy tree near him said, 'You are far from the light of truth!' Amir approached the tree and asked, 'How can I overcome this distance?' The tree calmly replied, 'Your distance from goodness and righteous deeds drags you into darkness. To draw closer to Paradise, you must be truthful and do good deeds.' Amir reflected on the tree's words and decided from that day on to be honest and kind to his friends. Gradually, his life became brighter, and he reached a kind of paradise in this world.